Parenting Therapists in North Vancouver, BC

Led by Clinic Director Maryam Mills who is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, and is Board Certified in Neurofeedback by BCIA, the team at MasterMind Brain Optimization Centres offers cutting edge Neurofeedback Therapy along with Psychological Counselling Therapy Services drawing on certification in many modalities including: EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sensorimotor, Mindfulness, and Hypnosis Techniques. We help clients dealing with ADD, ADHD, autism, grief, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, personality disorders, sleep disorders (insomnia), memory challenges and addiction.

With over a decade in the social service field and as a Canadian Certified and Registered Clinical Counsellor, ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and master of counselling (MC), I work with clients to manage life’s circumstances and find healthier ways of engaging with self and others. When you come into a session, I will offer compassion when you feel vulnerable and calmness when things feel chaotic. There is a reason you feel the way you do and you do not have to face it alone. You can count on a safe and accepting space to share your concerns and, in turn, I will offer support and guidance along your journey.

Ready to create the life you were meant to live? Ready to let go of past pain and move through your emotions to a place of healing so you can begin to connect with everything that matters to you? As a professional art therapist, I will lead you through a creative practice that reduces stress and internal conflict, increases self-awareness, clarifies feelings and values and identifies your strengths so you can live the life you love.

Negin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). She received her Ph.D. Degree in Child Psychology from the University of Tehran, followed by a few years of work as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Negin started her psychology career at Atieh Neuroscience Clinic, Tehran, Iran, in 2012. Since then, she has supported numerous families facing challenges with their children.

Life can be complicated no matter what your age is. Managing life transitions such as becoming a teenager or young adult, a parent, or change in any life routine can be difficult. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, addiction, or relationship issues. Traumas and life stressors we experience can affect how we feel, think, and connect with others. I aim to help you connect with yourself and others in a way that makes you feel more content and confident in life.

I work with adolescents, adults , couples, and families. In addition to in person counselling , I also provide secure video counselling .

Chantal Bourke is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who sees clients in person in North Vancouver and virtually all over the province of BC and Canada. Chantal has worked with children, adolescents and their families for the last 10 years. Chantal’s focus has been on mental health, family systems, parent coaching, and systemic practices. Over the course of her career, she has worked at BC Children's Hospital, The Maples Treatment Center and Child and Youth Mental Health. Chantal has worked with a variety of mental health diagnoses such as, but not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Attachment Styles, and Parenting and Psychosis

I am registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (2886) and hold both a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia. I have over twenty-five years experience supporting children, youth, couples, and families, and I work collaboratively with clients to develop and attain their goals. I have a friendly and relational style in order to create a warm environment where individuals, couples, and families are safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

I am dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, parents, and families to increase their wellbeing and improve relationships. With a background as a lawyer and mediator, I am well-equipped to assist couples in conflict or those seeking to deepen their connection. Additionally, my extensive experience of over two decades in adoption enriches my work with parents, enhancing their connection with their children and finding effective solutions to parenting issues. As a parent of four teenagers, I have firsthand insight into the complexities and challenges of raising children and managing family life.

“We cannot protect our children from life. Therefore, it is essential we prepare them for it.” Rudolf Dreikurs. Does your child struggle with challenges related to anxiety, emotion regulation, ASD, ADHD or other developmental needs? Are daily routines and transitions challenging at home and school? Working from a nonjudgmental, warm and client centered approach, I focus on the unique needs of each child and family as I guide them to establish structure, improve peace and cooperation in the home, while exploring strategies to empower clients to discover their strengths, and develop life long skills that support mental wellness.

As a parent, you are the one who knows your child best. If you are reading this, I trust that you have been doing your best all along--you are just temporarily lost about how to relate with or help your child. May be you have been observing one or more of these behaviours in your child: aggression, anger, lethargy, or anxiety. The list could go on. You have tried to seek advice from the teachers or other parents; you research parenting advice or strategies. Somehow, your child continues to struggle. You are exhausted from trying to cope and being supportive.

I am married and a mother of four with personal experience confronting the issues that couples and single parents face in parenting children through youth,adolescence and early adulthood. I have a deep understanding of the complex challenges parents and children must deal with in today's changing world. I also work with families that have been affected by the disease of alcohol and drug addiction. I educate,, give support in recovery and help families adjust to the many changes in family life after a loved one decides to make clean and sober decisions for a new start in life.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and approved clinical supervisor with over 35 years of experience as a social worker and clinical counsellor serving clients from all cultural backgrounds. I am an approved service provider for the Crime Victim Assistance program and ICBC clients. For the past 30 years, I have been working as a settlement counsellor and parent educator helping immigrants, refugees, and international students who are adjusting to life in Canada. I worked at The Canadian Red Cross and managed a team of volunteers that provided emotional support to parents and caregivers dealing with critically ill children.

ARE YOU A TEEN, OR A PARENT OF A TEEN? Are you feeling challenged, misunderstood, or feeling pressure in teenagehood? Or are you are parent who is challenged by your teen? Depression, anger, and anxiety are common feelings that can be running the show for teens and parents during this developmental stage of teenagehood, and can feel overwhelming. Staying trapped in the same fights, frustrations, anxieties, and unhappiness is a harmful cycle that can have lasting effects.

Shalene Takara is a Registered Clinical Counsellor - Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC-ACS) and owner of Safe Space Counselling Services in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and has been working in the field of mental health since 2009. Since 2012, she has been providing individual, couples and family therapy in nonprofit, agency and private-practice settings. She specializes in helping individuals, couples, parents and families overcome trauma, strengthen relationships, heal from family-of-origin issues, and support social and emotional well-being and development.

Accepting new clients now! I offer online service for young people, adults, and parents who are looking to create a positive shift in their lives or families. We can meet over secure video or telephone, whichever works best for you! I've had success in providing the same quality of service virtually as I would in an office. The best part is that you can live or be anywhere and don't have to drive or walk to meet with me! You can be cozy at home or even on your lunch break at work or school. It's super convenient and accessible! Curious? Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation and see if this works for you.

In our sessions, I strive to provide a non-judgmental and open space where you can express yourself and explore your inner world so that we can create change together. While it is true that counselling can be challenging, I also believe it can and should include humour, hope, and be a comfortable place for you to learn and grow. If you are in a place where you are ready to make a change, I will support you to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, parenting, relationship challenges, grief & loss, trauma, psychedelic integration, & career.

Jamie loves to see clients feel empowered to make change in their lives, and to realize the benefits of their efforts in both the immediate and long term. Her extensive experience supporting children and families makes her an ideal counsellor for kids, teens, young adults, parents, co-parents, and family units of all varieties. Jamie's focus is on listening to her client’s needs and working with them to create a plan for therapy. She aims to balance a warm and supportive approach with clear and straightforward reflections. Her goal is for her clients to feel both cared for and cheered on.

Hello! My name is Euphemia and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology (MEd) from UBC. I also hold a Bachelor of Education (BEd) from UBC and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Emily Carr. I was born and raised in Vancouver, but spent many years in the Okanagan Valley and Vancouver Island. Before entering the counselling profession I spent a decade working as an art teacher. I consider myself a person-centered teacher and counsellor, viewing everyone I work with as a unique individual, holding them in unconditional positive regard.